This Case Takes Place

This case takes place in the world of global fame, where life in the spotlight can hide struggles few truly see. In this video, we look into the life and recent events surrounding Liam Payne — from his rise as a member of One Direction to the circumstances that brought his name back into headlines.

In 2004, a quiet home in Mornington became the scene of an unthinkable crime. John Sharpe murdered his pregnant wife and young daughter using a speargun, before attempting to cover it up. This episode examines the events leading up to the killings, the investigation that exposed the truth, and the disturbing reality behind one of Australia’s most shocking family murders. Support the show

In this episode, we break down the Axel Rudakubana case , the teenager responsible for the Southport stabbing attack that shocked the UK . What happened that day, who was Axel Rudakubana, and how did the investigation unfold? We walk through the timeline of events, the victims, the police response, and the legal developments surrounding one of the most disturbing cases in recent British news. Alon...

In this episode, we examine the Port Arthur Massacre , the deadliest mass shooting in Australian history. On April 28, 1996, a gunman opened fire at the historic Port Arthur site in Tasmania, killing 35 people and injuring 23 others. We break down the timeline of the attack , who the victims were, how the police captured the gunman, and the nationwide impact that followed. The tragedy led to one o...

On June 25, 2009, Michael Jackson was found unresponsive in his Los Angeles home. Hours later, the King of Pop was dead. The official cause: acute propofol intoxication.  The conviction: his personal physician, Dr. Conrad Murray, found guilty of involuntary manslaughter. But the case has never sat quietly. Behind the headlines were intense tour pressures, enormous financial stakes tied to the “Thi...

Byron Bay is known for its beaches, surf culture, and laid-back lifestyle. But over the years, the coastal town has also been linked to a number of missing persons cases that continue to raise questions. In this episode, we take a closer look at the documented disappearances connected to Byron Bay and surrounding areas. Who went missing? What do we actually know? And how much of the online specula...

In this episode, we unpack the shocking true crime case of Brendan Luke Stevens and the Australian religious group known as The Saints — a fringe faith community linked to one of the most disturbing deaths in recent memory. In January 2022, eight-year-old Elizabeth Rose Struhs died in Toowoomba, Queensland, after members of the sect deliberately withheld her prescribed insulin for six days. As she...

Prince Andrew became the center of one of the most explosive royal scandals in modern history — after Virginia Giuffre accused him of sexual abuse connected to Jeffrey Epstein’s trafficking network. In this deep dive, we break down the full timeline of allegations, Prince Andrew’s public denials, the legal battle that followed, and the settlement that brought the case to an end. We also examine th...

The Family Murders remain one of Australia’s darkest and most disturbing true crime cases. In this episode we examine the Family Murders of South Australia.  • High Profile Powerful men shielded from scrutiny • Whistleblowers ignored or silenced • Police and political failures • Media reluctance Support the show

In 2014, three-year-old William Tyrrell vanished from his foster grandmother’s home in Kendall, New South Wales. He was last seen playing in the front yard, wearing a Spider-Man suit. Within minutes, he was gone. Support the show

On August 31, 1997, the world woke up to news that felt impossible: Princess Diana was dead. Killed in a high-speed car crash inside the Pont de l’Alma tunnel in Paris, her death sparked global grief—and decades of unanswered questions. In this video, we examine the final hours of Diana’s life, the events leading up to the crash, and the official findings of French and British investigations. We e...

In July 2023, a quiet lunch in rural Victoria became the centre of one of Australia’s most disturbing modern crime cases — now known globally as the Aussie mushroom murders. Three people died and one was left fighting for his life after a homemade beef Wellington meal was served at a family gathering in Leongatha, Victoria. At the heart of the case is Erin Patterson, the woman who prepared the mea...

In February 1993, a boy disappeared from a shopping centre in Liverpool. What followed became one of the most shocking and closely examined cases in British history. This video explores the events leading up to the disappearance of James, the extensive public search that followed, and the investigation that uncovered what truly happened.  Beyond the facts, this story raises difficult questions abo...

In April 2014, two young Dutch women, Kris Kremers and Lisanne Froon, set out for a short hike near the town of Boquete, Panama. They never returned. What followed was one of the most unsettling missing-person cases of the modern era. Weeks after the search began, a backpack was discovered deep in the jungle. Inside were their phones, personal belongings, and a digital camera containing a series o...

Charlene Downes was a girl from Blackpool, England, who vanished in November 2003. Her disappearance would become one of the most controversial and heavily scrutinised missing person cases in modern British history. In this documentary, we examine the case of Charlene Downes — from the days leading up to her disappearance, to the police investigation, arrests, failed prosecutions, and the unanswer...

In May 2019, Theo Hayez, an 18-year-old Belgian backpacker, vanished during a night out in Byron Bay, Australia. What followed was one of the most disturbing and puzzling missing-person cases in recent years. Theo was last seen leaving the Cheeky Monkey’s nightclub in the early hours of the morning. CCTV captured him wandering through residential streets, bushland, and eventually toward the rugged...

In this in-depth podcast, we explore the allegations made against the King of Pop, the timeline of accusations, the investigations, the court cases, the evidence presented, and the arguments made by both supporters and critics. Support the show

The story of Suchir Balaji, a young tech worker whose sudden death sparked outrage across the world, has become one of the most talked-about cases online. As details continue to spread across social media, many people are asking the same questions: What really happened? Support the show

In July 1996, 31-year-old Blair Adams travelled thousands of miles across North America in a frantic, confusing journey that nobody could fully explain. He emptied his bank account, crossed borders repeatedly, switched vehicles, and told friends he feared someone was after him. Just days later, Blair was found dead in a parking lot in Tennessee—surrounded by cash, gold, jewellery, and valuables th...

In this video, we take a clear and factual look at the case involving Christian Brückner, the individual publicly identified by authorities as a person of interest in the long-running investigation connected to the disappearance of Madeleine McCann. We explore who Brückner is, his background, why investigators focused on him, the timeline of events, major updates from German, Portuguese, and UK au...

In 2007, Madeleine McCann vanished from a holiday apartment in Praia da Luz, Portugal — one of the most talked-about missing-person cases in modern history. In this video, we explore the key suspects and persons of interest who have been linked to the investigation over the years. Support the show

In May 2007, three-year-old Madeleine McCann vanished from her family’s holiday apartment in Praia da Luz, Portugal, while her parents dined nearby. What followed became one of the most famous missing person cases in modern history — a mystery that captivated the world and sparked endless theories. In this video, we explore the timeline of events, the initial investigation, the key suspects, and t...

In June 2024, 19-year-old Jay Slater disappeared in Tenerife after attending a music festival and travelling to the remote village of Masca.  After a 29-day search, his body was found.... 🔍 In this video we cover: • Jay’s timeline — from the festival night through his final phone calls and last known movements. • The massive search effort on Tenerife and key turning points in the investigation. •...

On the morning of September 14, 2007, Andrew Gosden left his home in Doncaster, South Yorkshire, withdrew £200 from his bank account, and boarded a one-way train to London King’s Cross. He was never seen again. In this video, we dive deep into one of Britain’s most haunting missing person cases — exploring Andrew’s final movements, the mystery CCTV footage, the police investigation, and the unansw...

In January 1902, the quiet town of Towitta, South Australia, was shaken by a shocking crime. Bertha Schippan was found murdered in her own home. With her parents away for the night, suspicion quickly turned inward — and what followed was one of Australia’s most chilling and controversial murder trials of the early 20th century. Was Bertha killed by a mysterious intruder, as her sister claimed? Or...